Budget 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Downing Street, London

Martin Lewis reacts as John Healey announces new State Pension tax allowance

MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, who says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, but warns the new system may not arrive until 2030/31.

MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, who says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, but warns the new system may not arrive until 2030/31.

Martin Lewis says 'hurrah' to ‘very good news’ ahead of major Budget announcement

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment